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This is an abbreviation for Government Issue.

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What does GI mean in GI marine?

In terms of military, GI stands for Government Issue.


What does GI originally mean on us military uniform?

Government Issue.


How much do gi techs make?

If you mean a Gastroenterologist, around $200,000 a year. If you mean a GI in the military, the Montgomery GI Bill program offers $1,321 after working full-time for 3 years.


Who is a person in the military that used to mean government issue for unifiorms and weapons?

"GI." Ground Infantry.


What does GI means in the military uniform?

In my own experience back in the early 1950's, GI meant Government Issue. GI was used to describe the clothing, equipment, haircuts, and anything else characteristic of the military, as well as the military personnel and veteransthemselves who were called GIs because they used the GI clothing, etc.


Are GI Joe's Army or marines?

Most GI Joes are Marines, but there are some others in the other branches of the Military.


In biology what does GI mean?

GI means GastroIntestinal.


What does GI mean in GI bolt?

Galvanized iron


What does GI stand for on American Military Uniforms?

Government Issue


What is meaning of GI on the American military uniform?

Government Issue


What does the GI in GI Joe doll mean?

GI is a name often associated with the US military and government personnel. It stands for Government Issue, all gear and clothing being issued by the government for the use of the individual. GI is an abbreviation for General Infantry, when placed before a name it means that he or she was an Infantry soldier. source :- http://www.answers.com/main/ntquery?s=GI+Joe&gwp=13


What does the military term GI mean?

GI-was a common US military abbreviation that meant Government Issue. Term became popular in WW2 to refer to the US soldier. Everything a soldier was issued had a name and a number and after the fighting started a lot of soldiers felt that they were simply government issue to be thrown into the fighting. The term GI was not derogatory when referring to soldiers. Hence the derived term "GI Joe" to refer to the average US soldier.